Neonatal Nurse

Neonatal Nurse      

• Reporting to: MCH manager
• Place of work: MCH Center
• Job Grade: 5
• Category: Clinical
• Code: TBD

Job Summary

Working with and reporting to the MSIE IPD Head/MCH Manger, The Neonatal Nurse at the MCH Specialty Center is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to newborn infants, particularly those who are premature, ill, or require special medical attention. This role involves monitoring the health of neonates, administering medical treatments, supporting families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for newborns in acceptable standard of care and professional code of conduct.

Objectives

Neonatal Nurse performs his/her duties to achieve the following principal objectives.

1. To increase client satisfaction and build reputation of MSIE clinical services
2. To ensure sustainability and financial feasibility of MSIE clinical services

DUTIES/TASKS

• Plan, monitor and manage neonatal nursing;
• Provide nursing care and support for neonate;
• Provide neonatal resuscitation;
• Assess, diagnose and prescribe to the scope;
• Secure IV lines and draw blood samples for analysis;
• Operate all equipment in neonatal ICU;
• Identify and meets the emotional needs of the family and significant others coping;
• Implement specialist access and egress procedures;
• Handles, registers and screens clients / patients; provides appropriate information to enquiries and arranges appointments.
• Attends to clients for ANC, IPC, PNC, counselling services and perform round and inpatient nursing care.
• Assists doctors as theatre nurse and undertakes all standard measures required for procedures.
• Provides MCH and immunization services.
• Disseminates health education / information.
• Puts the interest of clients/patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases.
• Ensures proper receipt, storage, safe keep, timely placement of orders by pre-establishing re-order level and regular replenishment of enough stocks of drugs and other required supplies.
• Dispenses drugs to clients / patients furnishing complete information as directed by the physician in line with authorized prescriptions and payment receipts.
• Maintains proper, up-to-date and orderly records of all drugs’ sale on registration book and ensure their readily availability for reference and inspection.
• Decides in consultation with the Receptionist about subsidized / free service clients, when deemed necessary, as per the Organization’s standing regulations.
• Ensures the maintenance of a high-level standard.
• Avails herself / himself to regular stock taking and audit as and when required.
• Prepares and submits monthly and other required reports.
• Undertakes any other duties that may be assigned to her/him by his immediate supervisor

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Qualification:

• BSc or Diploma/Level IV in Neonatal Nursing

Experience

• 2 years for BSc or 4 Diploma in neonatal Nursing

Required Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

• Proficient in neonatal nursing procedures, including resuscitation, ventilation, and intensive care.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively educate and support families.
• Strong commitment to providing compassionate and empathetic care to neonates and their families.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and make informed decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Meticulous in documentation and adherence to care protocols.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing patient needs and clinical environments.
• Respectful and understanding of diverse cultural practices and family dynamics.
• Prochoice